2019_2020学年高一英语12月月考试题 (2)

2019-2020学年高一英语12月月考试题第I卷（选择题）第一部分：阅读理解（共两节, 满分40分）语篇阅读（共15小题；每小题2分, 满分30分）阅读下列短文, 从每题所给的A、B、C、D四个选项中, 选出最佳选项。

ATo increase awareness of aging problems in the international community, the United Nations established Oct. 1 as the International Day of Older Persons in 1991. Many countries also have their own special days or festivals to honor senior citizens. let's take a look at how some countries celebrate Seniors' Day around the world.The United States:The first Sunday after Labor Day, the first Monday in September, was set as National Grandparents Day in 1978 when Jimmy Carter was president. On this day, many communities in the US will hold various activities for the elderly. As Americans love traveling, many seniors also will plan a trip together.Canada:Seniors' Day, which is called Laughter Day, falls on June 21 each year in Canada. On this day, children may not present precious souvenirs or delicious food to the seniors. Instead, they bring humor and laughter. As for Canadians, laughter is the best present for older people.The Republic of Korea:The Republic of Korea established May 8 as its Mothers' Day in 1956, and then the day was made into Parents' Day in 1973. It's a major festival in the country.On this day, children always make greeting cards and prepare flowers and gifts for their parents. Children also salute their parents in a traditional manner during visits and then present the flowers and gifts. After that, they will sit with their parents for a talk.Poland:Poland also has Grandparents Festival, with the Grandmother Festival on Jan.21 and the Grandfather Festival on Jan. 22. On these two days, students in kindergartens and primary schools will invite their grandparents to school and children will give them gifts to show respect. In addition, young parents will take their children to visit their grandparents.1.What will the elderly in the US probably do on Seniors’ Day?A. They will hold various activities.B. They will enjoy a pleasant trip.C. They will be at school with children.D. They will join in different sports games.2.What do the seniors in Canada value most on Seniors’ Day?A.Tasty food.B. Greeting cards.B.C. True happiness. D. Valuable souvenirs.3.In which country does Senior’ Day come earliest in a year?A.Poland.B. Canada.C.The Republic of Korea .D. The United States.BWhat do you do when you see litter on the beach? You pick it up, of course. But artist Angela Haseltine Pozzi doesn't throw it away. She uses the trash to create huge sculptures(雕塑) of ocean animals. The project is to call on people's awareness about the effects of littering on ocean animals.“The first thing you need to do is get people's attention,”Pozzi said. “Huge animals tend to do this very well.”One of Angela's sculptures is a turtle. The turtle's head is an old garbage can lid(盖子). There are nets around it to show that turtles are getting caught.Another sculpture, called Fish Bite Fish, is shaped like a fish and made out of little bits of plastic that contain tooth marks from the fish that tried to eat the plastic. “We get so many pieces of plastic like this; I'm on my third Fish Bite Fish sculpture,” said Pozzi.The Sea Star is made of glass and plastic bottles. It acts as a musical instrument. You can put water in the bottles and hit them to make music.Pozzi doesn't collect all the trash by herself. When people see litter on beaches, they give it to Artula Institute for Arts and Environmental Education. Then Pozzi and her volunteers begin to turn the waste into art. Everything used for the sculptures is found on the beach, except for the framework and the materials used to connect the litter together.Who does Pozzi believe can save ocean animals? “Kids have a lot of power,”she said. “They are the ones that can make things happen. I really believe it.”4.Why does Angela Haseltine Pozzi use trash to create sculptures of ocean animals?A.To ask people to reduce the water pollution.B.To show the effects of littering on ocean animals.C.To get people’s attention to protect the earth.D.To show her great concern for the ocean.5.Which of the following sculptures can be used to make music?A.Turtle.B. Fish Bite Fish.C.Sea Coral .D. Sea Star.6.What can we learn from the passage?A.Pozzi uses the trash to make sculpture.B. The sculpture will be exhibited on the seaside soon.C. Everything used for the sculptures is found on the beach.D. Pozzi’s action has inspired people to protect the sea.7.Where can we probably find the passage?A. In an advertisement.B. In a programme.C. In a newspaper.D. In a fashion magazine.CLike little turtles with limbs sticking out from their shells, kids walk slowly to school every day carrying giant backpacks. Many experts believe that it is very dangerous to kids. We can often hear that kids are saying “My back hurts, and my neck and shoulders hurt.” Heavy backpacks can also contribute to headaches.Like the frame of a house, the spine(脊柱) is what keeps bodies upright. Put too much weight on this frame while a young body is still developing, and it could change a child’s posture, bend the spine and affect growth. It also might contribute toback problems or injuries when the child is older.Jacobs is a spokesperson for the American Occupational Therapy Association, which sponsors a national school backpack awareness day on September 16. She says crowded schools and less locker space may be making backpacks bigger. A study concludes that backpack loads are responsible for a significant amount of back pain in children. Proper fit and design are important for relieving pressure from the spine and shoulders. Kids need a backpack that's made for their size. Padded shoulder straps and a cushioned back will also prevent aches and pains.How heavy is too heavy? As a general rule, research shows the backpack should be no more than 10% to 20% of a child’s body weight to avoid pain or potential injury. For an elementary school child who weighs just 50 or 60 pounds, a couple of textbooks and lunch could push a pack beyond the safe threshold. For that reason, Jacobs says it's important that kids are carrying only what they need. “We've noticed that students are taking lots of water to school with them, which is a lot of extra weight,”Jacobs says. She recommends packing an empty water bottle and filling it at school. Another tip is to pack the heaviest items in the middle of the pack, closer to the back8.Which of the following isn’t caused by heavy backpacks?A.Having an ache in the back.B. Having a headache.C. Getting stiff shoulder.D. Suffering from a stomachache.9. What does the underlined word “upright” in Paragraph 2 mean?A. Strong.B. Straight.C. Unique.D. Tough.10.If your child weighs 60 pounds, his/her backpack should be at most?A. 6 poundsB. 8 poundsC. 10 poundsD.12 pounds11.What’s the best title for the text?A. Big Backpacks Equal Big ProblemsB. Ways to Reduce Backpack ProblemsC. What Are Backpack Problem?D. A Potential Disease for ChildrenDMany of us dream of having thousands of dollars to spend on anything we want. We buy lottery tickets, or play the stock market.We're sure when we have plenty of money, we will be happy. But will we? While having some money does have an effect on our level of happiness, having a lot of money does not. People in the United States can earn from $20, 000 a year to $50, 000, but happiness doesn't increase as salaries go up. Why is that?It's because we are never satisfied. We always think that if we just had a little more money, we'd be happier, but when we get there, were not. The more you make, the more you want. The more you have, the less it brings you joy.The things money can buy don’t make you happy either. A lot of researches suggest that you won't find the"good life" buying expensive "toys". You finally buy that BMW you’ ve always wanted and it soon loses its appeal. Then, instead of wondering if a new car is what really makes you happy, you decide you just need a different new car. It's an endless cycle.To be really happy, in the first place you need to understand what makes you happy. One secret of happiness: people. Researchers have found that those who have five or more close friends are 50 percent more likely to describe themselves as “very happy”. Good relationships have a far greater effect on happiness than large raises in salary.So invest your time and energy in people. The payoff is much bigger in terms of salary.12.What’s the purpose of the first paragraph?A. To show the importance of money.B. To tell the effects brought by money.C. To introduce the topic of the text.D. To ask readers their opinions on money.13. Why don’t people feel happy with their increased salaries when they are rich?A. Because they don’t need money any more.B. Because they aren’t satisfied with their money.C. Because they can’t experience the difficulty of making money.D. Because they are very mean and feel lonely.14.What’s the secret of making people happy according to the text?A. Earning enough money.B. Keeping healthy.C. Making more friends.D. Being understood.15.According to the passage which one is TRUE?A. Having much money may not make us happy.B. Happiness has nothing to do with money.C. Having money contributes to making friends.D. Being happy can bring us a lot more money.第二节七选五（共5小题；每小题2分, 满分10分）根据短文内容从短文后的选项中选出能填入空白处的最佳选项。